Every Child Deserves Someone in Their Corner
When children are supported, schools grow stronger.
Children don't need support only after a crisis.
They need caring adults, strong families, and connected communities from the very beginning.
That's why Our Greater Good was founded. We know when families are strengthened, children thrive. When communities come together, lives change.
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up feeling supported, encouraged, and deeply loved.
So that's what we work toward every day across Oconee County.
Building Strong Support Systems for Oconee’s Children
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Families
Helping parents build strong foundations that support children for life.
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SCHOOLS
Partnering with local schools to reach children where they learn and grow every day.
03
MENTORS
Connecting students with caring adults who encourage, support, and consistently show up.
HOW WE HELP
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION
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Garner Tullis
FOUNDER
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Dr. Michael Throsland
PRESIDENT
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Fran Graham
VICE PRESIDENT
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Jeff Van Drie
TREASURER
LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER
Years ago, while volunteering in local schools, I noticed something I couldn't ignore.
Many children entered kindergarten already carrying challenges that could affect the rest of their lives.
Not because they lacked potential. But because families were carrying more than ever, and schools couldn't do it alone.
That's when I realized that some of the most important work we can do happens early—by strengthening families, supporting parents, and helping children feel connected and encouraged.
That's the vision behind Our Greater Good, and it's still what guides us today.
WHAT WE
BELEIVE
◆ Every child deserves to feel SEEN.
◆ Strong families build strong COMMUNITIES
◆ RELATIONSHIPS change lives.
◆ Support should be PRACTICAL and PERSONAL.
◆ LOCAL IMPACT creates lasting change.
◆ No family should have to do it ALONE.
